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EU Reforms Visa-Free Travel Suspension Mechanism to Tackle Abuse and Security Risks
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EU Reforms Visa-Free Travel Suspension Mechanism to Tackle Abuse and Security Risks

Brussels, 17 June 2025 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the integrity of Europe’s visa-free travel system, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have…

17 June 2025 · 4 min read

30 Years of SIS: Supporting a Secure and Border-Free Europe
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30 Years of SIS: Supporting a Secure and Border-Free Europe

In 2025, Europe marks two major milestones: 40 years of the Schengen Area and 30 years of the Schengen Information System (SIS) — the IT backbone that helps keep this…

16 June 2025 · 3 min read

Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down | Eurojust
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Largest illegal trading platform for drugs taken down | Eurojust

The dark web marketplace was active for over five years. Archetyp was one of the only platforms to allow the sale of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. The marketplace had…

16 June 2025 · 2 min read

Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust
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Rapid surrender of high-profile murder suspect from Greece to Italy coordinated by Eurojust

The suspect in a high-profile murder case can be surrendered from Greece to Italy, due to a rapid judicial support action coordinated by Eurojust. Close cooperation via the Agency ensured…

16 June 2025 · 2 min read

ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos: Trade Wars, Tariffs, and the Path to 2% Inflation
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ECB Vice-President Luis de Guindos: Trade Wars, Tariffs, and the Path to 2% Inflation

Frankfurt am Main – In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters , European Central Bank (ECB) Vice-President Luis de Guindos provided rare insight into the ECB’s thinking amid rising global uncertainty.…

16 June 2025 · 5 min read

Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy
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Egypt and EIB Global set to deploy EU grant aimed at greening Egyptian economy

The Egyptian government and the EIB’s development arm have signed an accord on the use of a €21 million EU grant to decarbonise the domestic economy and promote recycling. The grant…

15 June 2025 · 4 min read

Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union
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Israel/Iran: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union

The European Union has issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation between Israel and Iran, calling for immediate de-escalation and reaffirming its commitment to regional security and international law.…

15 June 2025 · 3 min read

ECB President Christine Lagarde on China, Trade Wars, and the Future of Global Economic Cooperation
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ECB President Christine Lagarde on China, Trade Wars, and the Future of Global Economic Cooperation

Frankfurt am Main – In a rare interview conducted by Caixin Global , European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde offered deep insights into her views on China’s evolving economic…

15 June 2025 · 5 min read